Used Car Inspection Checklist 2

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):

Vehicle Model:

Vehicle Year:

Vehicle Mileage:

Do the brakes make grinding noises?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the car pull to one side when applying the brakes?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the parking brake work properly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do the battery terminals have signs of corrosion?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do the exhaust pipes emit blue or black smoke?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the engine emit an odor?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the engine leak oil or fluids when it is on or off?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the engine make any strange noises, such as knocks, ticks or hisses?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are there any cracks in the windshield?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are there any dents or scratches on the body?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do all doors, trunk and hood open and close properly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do the headlights, brights, directional lights and taillights work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there any rust in the door edges, hinges or trunk?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are there any dashboard warning lights illuminated? DTC/ML Codes

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Can you adjust the seats?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do all the gauges work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do all the power windows work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do the hazard lights work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do the locks all work from the inside and outside?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do the windshield wipers, blades and fluid work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the air conditioner work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the heater work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the stereo work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Speakers?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the car alarm work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the sunroof work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Manual: does each gear shift smoothly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Manual: does the car make noises when in reverse?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the car or steering wheel shake or vibrate at any speed?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the steering wheel align with the wheels?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there any resistance from the steering wheel when turning?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do the tires have any cuts or cracks?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the spare tire inflated?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the tread unevenly worn?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all the tires of the same brand?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there a functional spare tire and jack?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Notes

Reference: https://cardr.com/inspection-checklist/